Exotic pet laws in Vermont
Every animal in our directory, checked against Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. rules and Vermont statute. Click any animal for the full entry — the exact law, penalties, permits, and local caveats.
All animals: status at a glance
| Animal | Status | Statute | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raccoon | Banned | 10 App. V.S.A. §18 (Unrestricted list omits raccoon | 2026-07-03 |
| Monkey | Banned | 10 App. V.S.A. §18 (Unrestricted list omits primates | 2026-07-03 |
| Serval | Banned | 10 App. V.S.A. §18 (Unrestricted list omits serval | 2026-07-03 |
| Fennec Fox | Banned | 10 App. V.S.A. §18 (Unrestricted list omits fennec | 2026-07-03 |
| Sugar Glider | Legal | 10 App. V.S.A. §18 | 2026-07-03 |
| Hedgehog | Legal | Vt. F&W Reg. — Unrestricted Wild Animals List (10 V.S.A. App. §18) | 2026-07-13 |
| Ferret | Legal | 10 V.S.A. App. §8 (domestic ferret unrestricted) | 2026-07-13 |
Animals banned in Vermont
- Raccoon — Not unrestricted; VT won't permit wild animals as pets
- Monkey — Primates not unrestricted; no pet-purpose permit issued
- Serval — Not unrestricted; no pet captivity permit available
- Fennec Fox — Not on Unrestricted list; pet-purpose permits unavailable
Legal without a permit in Vermont
- Sugar Glider — Listed on Vermont's Unrestricted Wild Animals List — no permit
- Hedgehog — Legal — hedgehogs are on Vermont's Unrestricted Wild Animals List
- Ferret — Legal — a domestic pet outside Fish & Wildlife's importation rules
How Vermont regulates exotic pets
Primary authority sits with Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept.. Statewide statute sets the floor; cities and counties frequently layer stricter bans on top, so always check your municipal code as well as the entries above.
Research directory, not legal advice. Verify current rules with Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. before acquiring any animal.